In recent years, the rise of domestic dramas has swept across the entire TV screen like a strong spring wind. You may remember those classic dramas that accompanied us through the long nights, such as "In the Distance" and "Times Can Turn Back", etc. Each of them is a mark of an era, and seems to tell the inextricable connection between us and this era. In this trend, period dramas are like bright stars, leading the audience to travel through time and space and relive the stories of the past.
Now, there is another eye-catching period drama - "Flowers". It has to be said that the name of director Wong Kar-Wai is like a golden brand, and with the addition of powerful actors such as Hu Ge and Ma Yili, it is difficult to imagine whether this drama will be popular! Let's see how this drama brings us into a new story world, which makes people want to stop.
The story behind "Flowers": Jin Yucheng, Wong Kar-wai and their love in Shanghai
Maybe you are unfamiliar with the name Jin Yucheng, but when you mention the "Mao Dun Literary Award", this resounding reputation will always echo in the palace of literature. "Flowers", a masterpiece that came out in 2012, not only pushed Jin Yucheng to the peak of the literary world, but also sowed the seeds for subsequent TV series adaptations.
Speaking of Wong Kar-wai, a legend in the film and television industry, each of his works seems to be a flowing picture scroll. The lens in his hand is more like a painter's brushstrokes, delicately depicting the world in his eyes. Some people say that he is not only a director, but also an artist, using a unique perspective and color palette to present the story vividly.
What kind of sparks will come out of the collision between Wong Kar-wai and "Flowers" this time? From the stills, we can already get a glimpse of it. Different from previous expressions, this work still retains Wong Kar-wai's unique emotional depth, and every frame seems to make people intoxicated.
What's more worth mentioning is that the actors in "Flowers" are all native Shanghainese. They use fluent Shanghainese to present a real old Shanghai to the audience. The use of this language not only adds regional color to the plot, but also allows many viewers to regain the land and youthful years in their memories through the characters' dialogues.
The choice of actors is crucial to a work, and "Flowers" also does a very good job in this regard. Each character fits the actors perfectly, as if they were born for these roles. This kind of casting not only allows the script to be perfectly presented, but also brings a visual and emotional feast to the audience.
Hu Ge: From Li Xiaoyao to Mr. Bao, his eighteen-year "counterattack" journey
Do you still remember the suave Li Xiaoyao who could travel the world with one sword? Eighteen years have passed, and Hu Ge, a young boy back then, has now transformed into the "Mr. Bao" in the new drama. People have to sigh, time is really a magician!
Hu Ge’s Li Xiaoyao is the White Moonlight in many people’s hearts. But fate played a joke on him. During the golden period of his career, a sudden car accident almost ruined his acting career. At that time, many fans were worried about him and worried that he would never recover.
But he is Hu Ge, a fighter who does not give in to fate easily. In 2008, he returned to the screen with firm eyes and more mature acting skills. Those glooms seemed to be dispelled by the sunshine in his heart. Since then, his career has skyrocketed.
Speaking of Hu Ge's performance in the new drama, I can only use the word "amazing" to describe it. The "Mr. Bao" he plays not only fits the background of the times, but also exudes a handsome and unrestrained charm. Some netizens joked: "Just because of Hu Ge's appearance, this drama is worth watching!"
And when it comes to Hu Ge's partner Ma Yili, although she is known for being low-key, her acting skills are not low-key at all. I wonder what kind of sparks this collaboration with Hu Ge will create?
The female power behind the screen: Ma Yili, Tang Yan and Xin Zhilei
In the past 20 years since Ma Yili’s debut, she has won various awards with her strength and talent."Beishangguang Don't Believe in Tears" and "My First Half of Life"...each of her works is impressive.
In the play, she played the role of Reiko, the proprietress of Night Tokyo, a strong woman of an era. From her appearance to her behavior, she reveals the charm and tenacity of an independent woman. We can't help but look forward to what kind of sparks the cooperation with Hu Ge will create?
Tiffany Tang, the representative of the young generation born in the 1980s. Since her debut, almost all of the TV series she has participated in have been "hit dramas", which is enough to prove her popularity and appeal.
But what deserves our more attention is her acting skills and character creation abilities. In the play, she played the role of Miss Wang in the Foreign Trade Building, a challenging role. We look forward to her continuing to shine and bring more exciting performances to the audience.
Xin Zhilei, an actress full of explosive power. She played the role of Li Li in the play, and she had a complicated emotional entanglement with the male protagonist. Some people may ask, why do business war dramas have to include emotional lines? In fact, this is the brilliance of the plot.
Emotional lines not only make the characters fuller, but also reflect the growth and changes of the characters. Xin Zhilei's Li Li is one such example, her performance allows us to see the character's versatility and inner struggle. These three actresses each have their own strengths and weaknesses, but they all demonstrate the power and charm of women on screen.
Magic City: The Ups and Downs of Po
Shanghai in the early 1990s was like a huge magnet, attracting countless young people with dreams. At that time, the air in Shanghai seemed to be filled with a kind of magic, making people believe that "getting rich overnight" was not an unattainable dream. Abao is a product of that era. His story is not only a personal history of struggle, but also a microcosm of the times.
Unlike those legendary figures who easily achieved "get rich overnight", Po's success did not come easily. He spent nearly ten years struggling in the business world, relying on his own strength and wisdom to climb to the pinnacle of his career step by step. His experience was full of hardships and setbacks, but it was these experiences that strengthened his belief that there is no shortcut to success.
In Abao's life, several women played important roles. They may be gentle and considerate, independent and strong, or smart. The emotional entanglement between them and A Bao constitutes the most complicated part of his life.
However, just as there is no best of both worlds in the world, it is impossible for Po to be able to move between all women with ease. He must make a choice that will affect his life.
Who is the woman chosen by Po? What kind of emotional entanglement is there between her and Abao? These questions will be revealed in subsequent plots. However, good things come in hard times, and good dramas are naturally not afraid of waiting. We look forward to this TV series bringing us more surprises and touches.
As for the quality of this TV series, we can only judge it after watching it. However, judging from the current trailer and audience expectations, it is likely to become a masterpiece with depth and content. Let’s wait and see!
